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Claytonia virginica L.
Herbarium:Northern Kentucky University, John W. Thieret Herbarium (KNK)Herbarium's Specimen Details Page
Family:Portulacaceae
Currently Accepted Name:Claytonia virginica L. - Determined By: Whitson, Maggie (Mary)
Herbarium Name Used:Claytonia virginica
Locality:United States. Kentucky. Campbell: Melbourne St. Anne Wetlands; St. Anne Wetlands; Melbourne 39° 02' 03" N, 84° 22' 20" W
Description:Plant was 3 inches tall with a round storage root 1/2 in diameter. Dug 1/2 inch below surface to reach the root. Flowers were white with hint of pink in the center. Frequent and often found in patches. 
Habitat:Melbourne. St. Anne Wetlands area off Anderson Lane. Wet, mixed hardwoods. Found just inside the entrance. N 39d 2.52' W 084d 22.39'
Collector:Shotzbarger, Kelsey 2013-003
  with Volker, Cassie
Date:
Accession No:31973000003804

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